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Volex Group Plc Selects Tagetik CPM To Manage Performance

Volex Group Plc Selects Tagetik CPM To Manage Performance

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagetik, a global provider of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) and Financial Governance solutions, today announced that Volex Group Plc, a publicly quoted (London Stock Exchange, VLX) global producer of electronic and fibre optic cable assemblies, electrical power cords and harnesses, has selected Tagetik CPM to replace their existing Infor FDC application and provide them with a web-based, enterprise wide CPM solution to drive performance improvements across the group.

Expedia Continues Expansion In EMEA, Growing Local Teams And Signing New Hotel Partners

Expedia Continues Expansion In EMEA, Growing Local Teams And Signing New Hotel Partners

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON and BELLEVUE, Washington, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Online travel leader offers hoteliers combined benefits of global reach, local market knowledge and targeted marketing opportunities

Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world's leading online travel company, announced multiple new distribution and marketing agreements with hotels and tour operators throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new partnerships signify continued momentum in Expedia's efforts to help hoteliers reach more than 60 million consumers each month who shop for travel on over 60 Expedia(R) and hotels.com(R) sites worldwide.

Adaptec Introduces New Unified Serial(TM) Host Bus Adapters Offering Massive Scalability For A Wide Range Of Storage Environments

Adaptec Introduces New Unified Serial(TM) Host Bus Adapters Offering Massive Scalability For A Wide Range Of Storage Environments

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

MILPITAS, California, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Price/Performance-Leading HBAs Support Industry's Largest Number of SATA/SAS Devices

Adaptec, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADPT), a global leader in storage solutions, today unveiled the Adaptec Series 1 Unified Serial(TM) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) family, featuring two low-profile cards that deliver the industry's most scalable data storage connectivity solution, supporting up to 128 SATA or SAS storage devices, at an entry-level price point.

Research Proves AmberFin's ICR Delivers Better Quality Video At Reduced File Sizes And A Lower Cost Per Deliverable

Research Proves AmberFin's ICR Delivers Better Quality Video At Reduced File Sizes And A Lower Cost Per Deliverable

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Exclusive research conducted by User Analytics has revealed that AmberFin's iCR software produces superior looking quality video content over that of its nearest competitor. The independent user research was undertaken to analyse viewer responses to video quality on a small (iPod Touch) and large screen (HD) device. Over two thirds (68%) of those questioned in the study preferred the quality of the video repurposed by AmberFin iCR, which also delivers content file sizes reduced by up to 25%.

New Health Retreat Gives A Fresh Attitude Towards Disease Prevention

New Health Retreat Gives A Fresh Attitude Towards Disease Prevention

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Guests Will Bounce Back to Health Using Mini-Trampolines as Part of Unique Therapy

Staying healthy in these stressful times is a challenge in itself but the launch of Fresh Attitude Health Retreats early in 2009 may provide participants with the impetus they need to implement and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A key component of the retreat will be 'rebounding' - participants will be bouncing gently on a mini-trampoline several times a day.

Former Oxford College Of Marketing Student Launches PR Agency

Former Oxford College Of Marketing Student Launches PR Agency

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Business-to-Business Technology Agency Jargon PR Launched by Simon Corbett

- With Photo

The Oxford College of Marketing, one of the UK's leading private colleges for Marketing professionals, has today supported and endorsed the launch of Jargon Public Relations, a business-to-business technology PR agency, lead by former student and lecturer Simon Corbett.

Blancco Latest Approval As HMG Infosec Product

Blancco Latest Approval As HMG Infosec Product

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- CESG Information Assurance and Certification Services Certifies Latest Version of Blancco

Blancco Ltd., the global leader in data erasure and end-of-lifecycle solutions, today announced that CESG (part of the UK Government Communications Headquarters) has approved the latest version of Blancco's data erasure software. Having met all of the criteria for secure erasure of magnetic media in accordance with CESG and HMG Infosec standards. Following independent testing carried out by QinetiQ, under contract to CESG. Blancco is therefore approved for government use to securely erase protectively marked data. Furthermore, Blancco 4.8 HMG client erasure software has been duly added to the CESG Directory of Infosec Assured Products.

Interim Results For The Half-Year Ended 30 September 2008

Interim Results For The Half-Year Ended 30 September 2008

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ -- VT Group plc, the defence and support services company, today announces its interim results for the half-year ended 30 September 2008.

Results Summary - Continuing Operations:

(GBPm) 2008 2007 Change Revenue (excluding Joint Ventures) 538.4 496.2 +9% Group Turnover* 715.8 573.1 +25% Underlying Profit Before Taxation** 48.0 42.3 +13% Profit Before Taxation 131.4 34.2 +284% Underlying Earnings Per Share (p)*** 19.4 17.7 +10% Basic Earnings Per Share (p) 70.3 16.0 +339% Interim Dividend Per Share (p) 3.9 3.55 +10%

* Includes share of turnover from equity accounted joint ventures and associates

The Binding Site Announces Trading Update For Year Ended September 30th 2008

The Binding Site Announces Trading Update For Year Ended September 30th 2008

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

BIRMINGHAM, England, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Revenues Expected to be up 26%, Freelite(TM) Sales up More Than 50%

The Binding Site Limited (The Binding Site or the Company), a privately-owned specialist UK diagnostics company, today announces a trading update for the year ended 30th September 2008. The full audited results will be announced in early December 2008.

Revenues are expected to be GBP38.9 million, representing sales growth of approximately 26% in comparison to the previous financial year. The Company has seen strong growth across all its major markets, with approximately 25% growth in revenues in the U.S. and similar growth rates seen in Europe and emerging markets.

Adult Stem Cells From Monkey Teeth Stimulate Generation Of Brain Cells

Adult Stem Cells From Monkey Teeth Stimulate Generation Of Brain Cells

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have discovered dental pulp stem cells can stimulate growth and generation of several types of neural cells. Findings from this study, available in the October issue of the journal Stem Cells, suggest dental pulp stem cells show promise for use in cell therapy and regenerative medicine, particularly therapies associated with the central nervous system.
Unusual Use Of Toys In Infants A Clue To Autism

Unusual Use Of Toys In Infants A Clue To Autism

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

Researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute have found that infants later diagnosed with autism exhibited unusual exploration of objects long before being diagnosed. Studying a group of children at high risk for developing autism, the researchers found that those eventually diagnosed with the disorder were more likely to spin, repetitively rotate, stare at and look out of the corners of their eyes at simple objects, including a baby bottle and a rattle, as early as 12 months of age.

These findings could help pediatricians diagnose and treat autism earlier, reducing some of the social and educational challenges associated with the disorder.
Carbon Nanotubes Take Data Storage To The Molecular Level

Carbon Nanotubes Take Data Storage To The Molecular Level

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

Computers are getting smaller and smaller and as hand-held devices like mobile phones and music players get more powerful the race is on to develop memory formats that can satisfy the ever-growing demand for information storage on those tiny formats.

Current memory technologies fall into three separate groups: dynamic random access memory (DRAM), which is the cheapest method; static random access memory (SRAM), which is the fastest memory — but both DRAM and SRAM require an external power supply to retain data; and flash memory, which is non-volatile — it does not need a power supply to retain data, but has slower read-write cycles than DRAM.
Happy Music, Happy Heart

Happy Music, Happy Heart

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

Listening to your favorite music may be good for your cardiovascular system. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have shown for the first time that the emotions aroused by joyful music have a healthy effect on blood vessel function. 
Blinkx Advances Lead In Online Television; Announces Availability Of Over 32 Million Hours Of Video From More Than 420 Content Partners

Blinkx Advances Lead In Online Television; Announces Availability Of Over 32 Million Hours Of Video From More Than 420 Content Partners

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

SAN FRANCISCO, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- From high-definition movies, to breaking news, sports and entertainment programming, find it all at www.blinkx.com

blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today reached new growth milestones: with an index of over 32 million hours of online TV and video and more than 420 content partners, blinkx gives users a single point of access to the largest and most diverse array of rich media content on the Web.

RCW120 - A Glowing Stellar Nursery Near Constellation Scorpius

RCW120 - A Glowing Stellar Nursery Near Constellation Scorpius

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

Illustrating the power of submillimetre-wavelength astronomy, an APEX image reveals how an expanding bubble of ionised gas about ten light-years across is causing the surrounding material to collapse into dense clumps that are the birthplaces of new stars. Submillimetre light is the key to revealing some of the coldest material in the Universe, such as these cold, dense clouds.
In Rats, Fatty Diet During Pregnancy Hard Wires Brains Of Obese Offspring

In Rats, Fatty Diet During Pregnancy Hard Wires Brains Of Obese Offspring

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

A study in rats shows that exposure to a high-fat diet during pregnancy produces permanent changes in the offspring's brain that lead to overeating and obesity early in life, according to new research by Rockefeller University scientists. This surprising finding, reported in the Nov. 12 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, provides a key step toward understanding mechanisms of fetal programming involving the production of new brain cells that may help explain the increased prevalence of childhood obesity during the last 30 years.
Discovery - Biosynthesis Essential For Life Would Take 2.3 Billion Years Without Enzymes

Discovery - Biosynthesis Essential For Life Would Take 2.3 Billion Years Without Enzymes

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

A reaction essential for the biosynthesis of hemoglobin and chlorophyll, when catalyzed by the enzyme uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase, causes production in cells to be "increased by a staggering factor, one that's equivalent to the difference between the diameter of a bacterial cell and the distance from the Earth to the sun."

Without the enzyme?  2.3 billion years.  

All biological reactions within human cells depend on enzymes. Their power as catalysts enables biological reactions to occur usually in milliseconds. But how slowly would these reactions proceed spontaneously, in the absence of enzymes – minutes, hours, days? And why even pose the question?
Is Limb Loss In Lizards Evidence Of Rapid Evolution?

Is Limb Loss In Lizards Evidence Of Rapid Evolution?

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

Small skink lizards, Lerista, demonstrate extensive changes in body shape over geologically brief periods. Research published in the open access journal BMC Evolutionary Biology shows that several species of these skinks have rapidly evolved an elongate, limbless body form.

Skinks are a common sight in Australia and many species have limbs that are either reduced or missing entirely.   According to the lead author of this study, Adam Skinner of The University of Adelaide, "It is believed that skinks are losing their limbs because they spend most of their lives swimming through sand or soil; limbs are not only unnecessary for this, but may actually be a hindrance".
Nanoporous Ceramic Membranes Could Be Breakthrough For Implantable Medical Devices

Nanoporous Ceramic Membranes Could Be Breakthrough For Implantable Medical Devices

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

A team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has made a breakthrough that could lead to new dialysis devices and a host of other revolutionary medical implants. The researchers have found that the unique properties of a new material can be used to create new devices that can be implanted into the human body – including blood glucose sensors for diabetics and artificial hemo-dialysis membranes that can scrub impurities from the blood.
Exercise Improves Outcome For Patients With Heart Failure

Exercise Improves Outcome For Patients With Heart Failure

Nov 11 2008 | comment(s)

Working out on a stationary bicycle or walking on a treadmill just 25 to 30 minutes most days of the week is enough to modestly lower risk of hospitalization or death for patients with heart failure, say researchers from Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI).